USA College of Nursing News

Starting out in the small town of Gulf Breeze, Florida, Emily Sims made her move to the University of South Alabama with sights set on a major in psychology and a goal to go into occupational therapy. Initially, psychology was more of an interest than a long term professional goal, and it was not until she took a class on childhood growth and development with Dr. Kimberly Zlomke, associate professor of psychology, that she realized her heart was set on nursing.

Dr. Brenda Woodmansee, assistant professor of adult health nursing, has been selected as the recipient of the inaugural USA College of Nursing DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Faculty.

Coming from Athens, Alabama, nursing student Nya Little set out on a mission to be the first in her family to complete a degree in the medical field.

University of South Alabama freshman Claudia Allday decides to enter nursing after her mother spent three months in the hospital during the COVID pandemic.

At a time when nothing felt normal due to the COVID-19 pandemic, registered nurse Nicole Everett found an opportunity to return to school to complete her bachelor's degree in nursing.

In elementary school, nursing student Katrina Horvath had an up close and personal view of what it takes to be a nurse.